Obituaries
Ila Lucille Braley
Jul 6, 2013
Braley, Ila Lucille Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013 at her home, age 84 years. Ila was born in Richland Township, Michigan March 28, 1929, the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Roggow) Rohde. She married Ralph Braley October 16, 1948 and he survives her. She was a lifetime member of...
Orison Riley Blodgett
Jul 5, 2013
Blodgett, Orison Riley Saginaw, Michigan Passed away early Friday, July 05, 2013, at Luther Manor. Age 81 years. He was born August 6, 1931, in Orlando, Florida, the son of the late Myrtle (Iceminger) and Steven F. Blodgett. He served with the US Air Force from 1951 1955, during the Korean War. He retired from General Motors in 1992, after...
William "Bill" A. Bauer
Jul 5, 2013
Bauer, William A. Buckhannon, West Virginia (formerly of Zilwaukee) Passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. William was born June 27, 1967 in Flint, Michigan He is survived by his parents, Rebecca (Smith) and Keith Bauer; a sister, Kimberly (Wayne) McLean; a brother, Craig Bauer; three children in Round Rock, Texas, Jorry, Alyssa and Chelsea Bauer ; a granddaughter, Molly Pinkerton;...
Margaret Rathbun (Meisel)
Jul 4, 2013
Rathbun (Meisel), Margaret L. Saginaw, MI Passed away late Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre, Saginaw. Age 88 years. Margaret Sprague was born November 6, 1924, in Hemlock, Michigan, the only daughter of the late Jesse K. and Nellie (Sharrow) Sprague. She had five brothers, Ray, Floyd, Bernard "Don", George and Julius. She married Alfred A....
Robert L. Bowen
Jul 3, 2013
Bowen, Robert L. Saginaw, MI Passed away early Wednesday, July 03, 2013, at his home. Age 86 years. He was born December 21, 1926, in Holly, Michigan, the son of the late Celia (Ashby) and William Rice Bowen. He graduated from Flint Central High School with the Class of 1943 and then served with the US Merchant Marines. On December...
Paul Alfred Schmittou
Jul 2, 2013
Schmittou, Paul Alfred Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre, age 85 years. Paul was born in Slayden, Tennessee May 29, 1928 the son of the late Zina Ernest and Ora (Ferrell) Schmittou. He married Ruth Waynick August 23, 1948 and she survives him. Paul retired from Wolverine Tractor & Equipment Co. He...
Elizabeth E. Martin
Jul 2, 2013
Martin, Elizabeth E. St. Charles, MI Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the age of 99. Elizabeth was born February 28, 1914, in Freesoil, MI to the late William and Barbara (Bittel) Tucker. She worked for Columbia Mills in Saginaw until they closed. She married James E. Martin in June of 1931. He...
Suzanne E. Steve
Jul 1, 2013
Steve, Suzanne Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday July 1, 2013 at the James E. Cartwright Care Center at the age of 92 years. Suzanne was born September 18, 1920 in Saginaw Michigan the daughter of the late Neim and Minna (Schmidke) Ferris. She married Ralph Steve August 12, 1940. He predeceased her June 22, 1985. She was a member of...
Otto Robert Tessin
Jun 30, 2013
Otto Robert Tessin Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. Age 51 years. The son of the late Wilburt and Roberta (Sleeseman) Tessin was born July 23, 1961 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Marie A. Bruse, October 8, 2011. She survives him. Otto engaged in farming all of his life. He had been a member of Zion Lutheran Church...
Frankie Carle
Jun 30, 2013
Carle, Frankie Merrill, Michigan Beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30, 2013, in Bradenton, Florida. Age 18 years. Frances "Frankie" Mary Carle was born on December 27, 1994, in Saginaw, MI. She graduated from Hemlock High School in June, 2013, and had planned on attending college in Florida. She enjoyed singing and...
Raymond E. Vasold
Jun 30, 2013
Vasold, Mr. Raymond E., Saginaw, Michigan Raymond E. Vasold went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the age of 94. Born April 15, 1919 the son of Herbert and Catherine (Benham) Vasold, Raymond was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Agriculture from Michigan State University. After...
Conrad Karl Rohn
Jun 30, 2013
Rohn, Conrad Karl Freeland, Michigan Passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at his home, age 70 years. Conrad was born in Saginaw, Michigan February 8, 1943 the son of the late Karl and Bertha (Bushke) Rohn. He served in the United States Air Force. Conrad retired from General Motors. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Many of his hobbies...
G. Robert Thayer
Jun 30, 2013
Thayer, G. Robert Birch Run, Michigan Passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Medilodge of Montrose at the age of 79 years. The son of the late Ralph and Laura Thayer was born on June 22, 1934 in Shingleton, Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Rosalie Keller on August 16, 1957; she...
Jean Ann Richey
Jun 29, 2013
Richey, Jean Ann Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the age of 60 years. The daughter of the late Laurel (Gerskin) and Otto Engleke was born on March 9, 1953 in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School, the class of 1971. Jean married Kenneth W. Richey on September 18,...
William Donald Samuel
Jun 29, 2013
Samuel, William Donald Freeland, Michigan Passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, age 73 years. William was born in Saginaw, Michigan August 14, 1939 the son of the late Frank and Mary (Masarik) Samuel According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of William's life will take place Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. at VFW...
Anthony Bruce Cato
Jun 28, 2013
Anthony Bruce Cato Bay City, Michigan Passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, at the Aleda Lutz Veteran's Adm. Medical Center. Age 75 years. The son of the late Alfonso and Ruth (Finley) Cato was born, October 3, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. He was educated in the Detroit Public Schools and was awarded a scholarship to attend Aero-Mechanics School. After graduation,...
Sue F. (LaFond/Westphal) Kline
Jun 27, 2013
Kline, Sue F. (LaFond/Westphal) Sterling, MI formerly of Saginaw Passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at her home at the age of 69. Sue was born June 8, 1944, in Saginaw to the late Francis "Ave" and Mary (Marz) LaFond. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1962. She retired from General Motors in 1997 after 25 years...
Joe Harris Gardner, M.D.
Jun 24, 2013
Gardner, Joe Harris, M.D. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 at Hoyt Nursing Home at the age of 101 years. He was born November 27, 1911 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of the late Harry E. and Lulu (Harris) Gardner. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree at Michigan State University and later graduated from the University of...
Joyce M. Southam
Jun 21, 2013
Southam, Joyce M. "Kitch" Saginaw, MI Our wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 76. Kitch was born September 2, 1936, in Saginaw to the late William and Beulah (Dyer) Cronkright. She married William Southam on April 21, 1956. He predeceased her on January 5, 2004. She will be...
James A. Farrand
Jun 19, 2013
James A. Farrand Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at his home. Age 80 years. The son of the late Clarence Albert and Cynthia (Skinner) Farrand was born September 6, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Mary Farrand who predeceased him. He established Farrand Builders in 1957 and retired in 1997. He was very active in and had...
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